As the world started to come back into normallacy Maeko would see the fruits of her madness. A dissheveled heap of what was once a man filled with holes the spotlight centered on it so that she could not avoid baring witness to what she'd done. Her words echoeing strongly in her head. Her promise was kept. She killed him. There was no trick. Yet the applause continued. Individuals with smiling masks wearing similiar attire started emerging from the forest. All of the voices behind the masks chiming in with 'beautiful', 'wonderful', 'encore', 'excellent', 'a rising star', 'wonderful job' among other words of praise. Accentuating that what Maeko had done was a good thing. Then she'd feel a hand on her shoulder and another offering to help her stand. "Yes, our family dear sweet girl."
Had she rejected or accepted this mans assistance shortly after in cloud of purple smoke did he reappear standing over the body of the deceased harlequin who still held a smile. "Yes he died giving a truly good show, no better part played for us in this world that is all but an elaborate play." the new man's hands which didn't even seem connected to his body clapped slowly then he looked back at Maeko. "He even saw the potential in you so much in his dying breathes he wanted to invite you into the family." Another masked individual appeared next to Maeko it bent down and held in its hands was a box. If Maeko were to open the box inside a mask not unlike the others would be contained.
The man walked up to the likely perchance still confused Maeko a saunter with the cadence of his steps. "Earlier you said you can come back from it. Therein lies the question, what if you don't? Would you believe the Arashikage would allow such an individual to live amongst his people in this, his so-called 'sanctuary'? A potential threat capable of this wonderful work?" The floating hand placed itself on Maeko's shoulder and looked down to the mask the other hand motioned to the body she'd mutilated. "but we'd never do that. We'd never cast you out. Those in our family live the way they want, die the way they want. A place for the placeless, a family free of persecution, a place where you're loved broken or not. A place where you can truly belong. What say you darling? Will you be all in the family?" The dead body was then on being tended to by other masked individuals some cried while others saluted as if proud to have known the man. The violet gypsy would await the girls answer.
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:15 am
__ Mulling it over in his mind only made him only made him doubt the plan more so, he did what any reasonably sane person would at that moment. He pushed all those thoughts of self preservation and tossed them right out of his mind. Tetsu never believed in anything that didn't sound insane at a first glance, that's how greatness was made. "Sounds good enough to me." Especially since it meant that he wouldn't have to worry about taking out making a big enough distraction to hide their escape, couldn't chase after someone without innocents getting hurt in the process. In that case it shouldn't matter if the enemy has an overwhelming force. It was all coming together now. "So, when is this all going to be going down? I can't help but notice we're a little short of five people here. Do the others already know about the plan?"
Botenmaru nodded. He tilted his head to Satoshi and spoke, listening intently. He agreed that pushing the crew to get them started would be of greater use than trying to do other methods. They's simply need a distraction and the rest of the crew. Still adding nothing of concequence to the conversation Botenmaru would await the end of the talking.
An echoing thunderclap resonated from some distance away. Botenmaru moved as quickly as he could without running to peer out the window to see a plume of smoke coming from the slums. He finally spoke, turning to Satoshi. " Better hurry. Something's happening." He readied himself to move out, following Satoshi's lead when given.
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Personal Attributes • Will of Steel: The user's endurance cap is raised by 1 point so long as their endurance does not exceed 9. In addition, their rock hard natural skin gains immunity from two physical status effects of choice with the exception of frostbite and dehydration. [ Chosen: Paralysis, Trauma ] • Forge Master: At creation, the user may choose Armor Smithing or Weapon Smithing. The character begins at Apprentice Status in that chosen crafting profession. The user is able to use their Steel Release's metals to forge all weapons and armor they create with durability that matches their body rank. In addition, each weapon or armor crafted this way gains an additional ability unique to that weapon that must utilize the clan's abilities in some way. Finally, items created this way can be freely absorbed into the body and expelled by paying an E Rank amount of chakra with no activation for each item removed during combat in this method. • Iron Tomb: All the user's techniques that would cause petrification in a target are instead changed to metal as they have their flesh's structure changed into steel. This metal element being added to the petrification status causes all petrification to occur at the next highest tier as well as adding an additional cost of the user's body rank in chakra to break the limb free. • Heavy Armor Specialist: Botenmaru's armor is able to endure one additional strike of it's durability level before it degrades. This effect can only be used once every three posts. • Endless Aegis: Botenmaru's shield is treated as heavy armor instead of a weapon, giving any drawbacks standard heavy armor would along with it's defense rating. • Bootyenmaru: Botenmaru's fascination with piracy demonstrated by Satoshi grants him and anyone in his crew ( party/group ) double rewards for Ryo.
Discipline & Cross Class Abilities • Juggernaut [ Bukijutu ] | The user suffers no restrictions of movement or drawbacks from any armor tier they wear and it requires no slot consumption from the Inventory System. In addition, armor they are actively wearing are increased by two ranks in durability and techniques that are increased in effectiveness against armor do not gain that bonus against the user. The user gains a moderate boost to strength and fortitude. Once every three posts, the user is able to defend an attack without paying an activation for the technique, instead spending it upon an offensive action if the user chooses. • Combat Medic [ Medical ] | Shinobi of this discipline gain the ability to pay for their simple taijutsu as complex. This does not alter its strength in collisions in any way from a standard simple technique. The user's body is more attuned to adrenaline, which allows them to receive a benefit from their techniques which use them every other post versus every three post. In addition, the user gains a slight descriptive in a chosen stat per body rank but must utilize all increases in the same descriptive. The user's body is treated with the durability of medium armor without any drawbacks. Furthermore the medical learning reductions gained from this class also count towards taijutsu learning reductions. The shinobi gains three tai slots, one at D rank, one at C rank, and then one at A-ranked. Finally, the user is able to augment their Genesis Rebirth Technique. Not only does this discipline allow the user to utilize the technique twice, but each time the user is restored of 250 chakra. The user also deals with trauma they receive at one rank less than other ninja. • Medical-Bukijutsu | The user is able to slash their weapon at a target, applying a healing technique to it and casting it upon the target. Every three posts the user is able to combine offensive medical ninjutsu with a bukijutsu technique for one activation, paying only the resource cost every three posts. Medical techniques cast in this manner cost five chakra less per rank of the technique.
**LEARNED - [ -Rank | / Posts ] • Learns additional 6 Bukijutsu technique per post. • Learns additional 6 Medical technique per post. • Learns additional 6 Taijutsu technique per post. **Name of Mission - [ Rank | 1/1 Posts ] **Name of Mission - [ Rank | 1/1 Posts ]
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 2:33 pm
▱▰▱After Tetsu's response he nodded as his grin grew. When he heard the massively loud sonic boom he hurriedly followed Botenmaru to the window. "Perfect, this be exactly what we need!" He responded to Botenmaru's statement before turning around to look at Tetsu again. "Aye, we have two others in our crew at the academy. Let's go!" Satoshi then collected the scrolls for later and practically had a library in his backpack at this point. After that, he ran out of the room and then the building headed toward the academy.
Personal Attributes • Demonic Shroud | When an E-Rank amount of chakra is applied to Satoshi's natural chakra materialization it becomes even more realistic and haunting. Viewing the fog acts as the trigger for genjutsu and counts as eye contact for sharingan genjutsu/hypnosis if his sharingan is active. Alternatively, if no genjutsu is cast then viewing the shroud merely causes first-tier mental stress or insanity. This is not a technique and does not cost an activation. • Illusory Prowess | This attribute allows any and all genjutsu to be cast through eye contact with the Uchiha. In addition, the genjutsu cast in this manner have the sight sense added to them at C Rank body. At S Rank body, the user's genjutsu are given the chakra sense. Also, mental stress or insanity can be added to any genjutsu cast through eye contact for an additional fifty percent chakra cost. • Genetic Palette | With intensive genetic therapy and strong blood, this character is able to possess more than one transplant. This allows the character up to two transplants total, of any of the three categories. • Illusory Prowess | This attribute allows any and all genjutsu to be cast through eye contact with the Uchiha. In addition, the genjutsu cast in this manner have the sight sense added to them at C Rank body. At S Rank body, the user's genjutsu are given the chakra sense. Also, mental stress or insanity can be added to any genjutsu cast through eye contact for an additional fifty percent chakra cost. • Get Thee Back into the Tempest | Satoshi is granted the wind element. • Phantom Master | Satoshi is able to add an additional sense to the illusory images created by his signature style of Phantom Slayer and custom techniques based upon it for a maximum of [2] senses. The images are sight-based and thus always have that sense but [2] additional senses like touch and sound can be added. • Amaterasu’s Cloak | All fire based techniques produced by the Uchiha are considered bloodline techniques.The flames are turned black and fire based techniques are reduced by 5 chakra per rank with a minimum of 5 chakra to be paid for a technique. For each rank of a technique, it's flames burn actively for one post or one additional post if a limit is given. • Melee Prodigy | The user obtains a [1] point increase to agility while their sharingan is active for each body rank they have obtained. In addition, the user's first physical offensive activation every three posts gains a [1] point increase to speed per rank of their body, also requiring the eyes to be active. • Mirror Master | Satoshi is able to add an additional sense to the illusory images created by the Mirror Image Art taijutsu style and custom techniques based upon it for a maximum of [2] senses. The images are sight-based and thus always have that sense but [2] additional senses like touch and sound can be added.
Maeko stared down at the mess of a man she'd riddled with holes. Blood was everywhere, on him, on her and staining the grass. She'd done exactly what she said she would. Mae' took his life for ******** with her head, but it was to late for the girl. Her mind was a mess, her head hurt like nothing else. Her bones ached but she knew she couldn't go forward now. She couldn't just go back. All the therapy had done was suppress what she knew to be true. Maeko was crazy, Maeko was a killer. The voices only fueled the fire that was her broken psyche. The blank, vacant, stare had creeped back onto her face. Her green eye's stared up at this new figure, clad in royal purple, gloved hands with no arms. She took his hand and stood, a bit shakey but she held her footing.
"A freak show more like..." She'd respond, eye's focused on his, listening close. Each clap of his hands struck a nail deeper into her head, a realization that this is all she'd ever be. An unhinged, bloody, killer. When the 'Family' member appeared beside her, she looked over the mask and scoffed. A wave of her hand at it, whilst keeping her ears promptly focused on the Ring Leader's words. When they finished, that vacant stare would catch those yellow eyes. "All I have ever done is suppress my thoughts, wants and memories."
Maeko's hand would move, to press against the back of her head. Chakra flowed through her palm, and though nothing visible happened. Inside that skull of her's the tumors would start to shrink, to move back into the bone that they'd came out of. It was like a dam had broken. Memories flooding back into her consciousness. Maeko had never been exiled, her parent's hadn't been executed. The fact was, she'd slaughtered the entirety of her family. Massacre'd everyone within the confines of their home. Elder's, kids, parents, all of them. She'd always been crazy, lusting for blood. She caused the tumors herself, in some failed attempt to try and make herself forget. To mess with her memories, like some lock she'd thrown away the key to. Bits and peices of her Psyche slipped through, her ability to kill without mercy, obsessive compulsiveness. That want to be loved so bad that she could drive a person mad.
Maeko's hand would flick, smacking that box aside, all whilst she covered her visage with her right hand. Bone would protrude, till a skull shaped mask covered her face. A smile of teeth formed on the upper jaw, even if it was far from it, that would match their general getup. "Call me Rabubōn..." She'd grip the hood of her cloak and pull it over head, now hiding her identity. Rabu' heard the crying, but she had no pity for them. He got himself killed, she thought it was stupid. But she knew this is were she belonged, this was her 'Family' now.
Dance of the Young Fern: Mobility [ A ] Complex Allows the user to merge with their bone pillars. This allows the user to merge with one bone pillar and appear out of another. Activation DR: [ +0 Strength || + 0 Speed || +0 Reflex || +0 Fortitude ] ↵
The figure would place a pinky on his lips. Something curious did happen. Although he did not divulge what that was that danced in his head. A shrug. "Welcome darling. There is only two rules in this family." A purple smoke would begin to fill the area. "One. We in the family do not fear death...and two" The purple smoke filled the area to such a thick degree that sight was completely obscured. "We do everything with a smile in our hearts and on our faces. Suffice to say we live life without regrets." The assumed ringleaders voice seemed a distant echo. Singing began to ring. Maeko or who was once Makeo. Would see the world around her begin to spin. Puppet strings flooded the void until the area seemed like something of a circus tent. "WELCOME TO THE LOWER BIRTH."
A chorus of what sounded like hundreds if not thousands of voices rang. If there were any reservations left in Maeko even the slightest, it was clear a pact of sorts had been made and there was no going back on it now. From Maeko's wrist what seemed to be a blood-red thread extended and connected itself to the top of this circus tent where if looking up several threads could be seen attached similarly. Attempts to remove this string would fail as it seemed ghostly in nature. Then surrounding her individuals upon individual began appearing and dissappearing as they all sang "The Dark Carnival Is In Town,You Better Be Ready,Just Follow The Parade,Of Dancing Skeletons,Full Of Ghoulish Delights,Around Every Corner,Don't Tell Your Parents You're Here, They Will Soon Be Mourners. Welcome To The Lower Birth,The Greatest Show Unearthed, We Appear,Without A Sound,The Darkest Show Around,We Will Leave You In A Daze, Madness, Murder, Dismay, We Will Disappear At Night,With Blood On The Concrete" What appeared to be scenes of other individuals across the possible world began playing out. People being maimed, murdered, tortured, their skeletons puppeted around for show by these individuals.
The Ringleader would take a bow before Rabubon as a pair of curtains opened up slowly behind him. As he joined the surrounding sounds. Perhaps to their irritation no form of Kai would seem to work. As if whatever was occurring right now was actually rooted somewhat in reality. "I Will Be Your Ticket Taker Come Inside It's A Dream, Enter The Fun House Of Mirrors,No One Can Hear You Scream, We Can Supply Anything, That Your Heart Desires, But The Consequences,Will Surely, Be Dire." Rabubon would end up surrounded by mirrors the first reflection. Toso. Shattered. The Second. Kagerou. Shattered. The Third. Kaito. Shattered. Finally. The Last. Maeko. Shattered. As each one of these mirrors shattered simultaneously were Maeko's memories muddied, muddled, and mishapen. She'd forget these people, she'd forget herself, what they'd done for her, and if she somehow held onto them well the memories wouldn't be the same. Twisted by the gypsies and whatever magic this was into something else. Toso an emotionless man who'd murder her the minute the chance presented itself. Kagerou a woman who was only doing her 'job' not out of genuine concern. and Kaito...well we'd see what would come of that.
The spinning intensified and the music with the voices would continue as the tent spun. Finally, if there were any reservations or regrets. They to would disappear. Then come what seemed the end of the song when Maeko would blink it was all gone. No string, no tent, no sound, no ringleader. On the ground was simply a letter. A letter with a jesters face on it. If opened it would open right on cue with the BOOOOOOOOOOM that came from the slums. The letter would read. "There's quite the show going on don't you think. Far from it from us to tell a fellow member of the family what to do but why not pay a visit and stretch your legs. We'll be tying up your 'loose ends' from all this. From now on you're free to do what you will. The family is always with you. ALWAYS biggrin." what seemed like the twang of a thread as an image of the ringleaders face appeared in Maeko's mind.
No. After another walk toying with the thought of facing the source of the shock-wave Unki felt like there was still more ahead of her. More that she should try to learn. A number of the physical combat styles Unki had either focused on her upper body or using her fists. Perhaps one style she's studied focused on legwork. Don't skip legday, whatever that means. Maybe it means don't forget your legs? Make them amazing too? Kickboxing was neat, yeah? Swing in for a punch and then whirl around for a kick-kick-kick-kick? The first item from a leg working style started with a round house kick. Roundhouse kicks usually focuses on the core and twisting the body. Shifting one's weight was core to executing proper technique too, in some cases. [Learned: Fissure Kicking Stage 1 and Stage 2 ( 4 techniques).
From just shifting weight and using proper turning techniques, Unki would have to become aware of her balance. Balance in her upper body that could translate to switching into a sturdy kick or smooth capability of bringing her knee to her chest. Learning this style didn't ask any overly rigourous movements but timing, balance and precision. Study would provide the student a better feel to flow with executing one strike to another. [Learned: Fissure Kicking Stage 3 and Nerve Strike, Stage 4 ( 4 techniques).
Proper execution could even allow Unki to perform daring FLYING kicks. With or without a run but rather a leap that drills into a kick. For when Unki's opponent might be too fast for her to keep up with this style had to offer a means to return their blows and really make the strength of her legs shine. Three kicks, four kicks, and fancy kicks that go with twist of her hips. The wind was getting kicked out of her with rigorous study. Even Unki's knees began to quiver with the desire to rest. [Learned: Fissure Kicking Stage 4 and Stage 5 ( 4 techniques).
Uses 2 out of the remaining 19 of Unki's SR [Energy] Training Compensation: to learn: ▰ Quaking Armor | Rank S+ | Spiritual and Fissure Cannon | Rank S | Spiritual T
Her vacant eyes watched the Patriarch of her new 'Family.' Maeko's vacant, green, eyes peered through the slit's in the mask. Watching as he shrugged and spoke. 'Rabu's head would nod, to each of the rules. She was not afraid of death, of all the things she may have feared, it was not one of them. "A smile? She never smiled, not when she was truly herself. The smiles that Maeko had put on up until this point were all but a ruse to convince herself that she was happy. 'Rabu would however, do her best to live by these new rules. Though it was unseen, the smallest smile cracked. The teeth of that mask moved a bit, to reflect it, just slightly.
'Rabu would tilt her head up, listening to the sound of voices filling the Tent, her vision being toyed with. She started to feel a bit dizzy, like you would when you spin yourself around. Her small smile would turn into a cheshire cat's, still unseen. Laughter cackled from her, it grew from adagio to crescendo, small to boisterous. With a tilt of her head she noticed there was that strand, that string. "There were no strings on me!~ But now there are! How pretty!~"
'Rabu found herself singing, or well humming along. Was she dancing too? Well, if you could call it dancing. The music pierced her, her laughter becoming a cacophony in the performance her 'Family' put on. Her heart was pounding, harder and harder, in her chest as she watched the grotesque scenes with ecstasy. The sight of blood, making her squirm, not from fear but of pure excitement. Familiar faces surrounded her, a faint pulse of wanting echoed in her heart, when she examined each one. That want was snuffed out each time the mirror cracked. Deep down, in her heart, she couldn't relinquish those memories, they were welded to her core. So they too fell, to her madness.
Each of those persons, she would hold onto. Each one had a feeling associated with them. Laughter in the Face of Death, for Toso. Spite laden words, for Kagerou. And Kaito? 'Rabu peered deep into herself, trying to find just what she felt for him. Deep down she loved him dearly, and she couldn't let go of him. Jealousy flowed around him. She didn't want anyone to have him. But what did this magic do to him, what would her mental reaction be when she finally was able to dig deep enough.
In an instant, everything was back to normal in the world, though Maeko did not return. 'Rabubōn was all there was. When Maeko's mirror cracked, she died. Along with her regrets. This was life now, there was no Maeko, only Rabubōn. Kneeling, she'd pick that letter up, what would have made her jump moments ago, when Maeko was alive. Didn't even make her flinch. That boom was the beautiful sound of chaos kicking off. 'Rabu listened and nodded to herself. It was time to leave this area.
A few hand signs and wind chakra would begin to swell around the cloaked girl. She was picked up and taken skyward, eyes glancing across the floating city. She felt tempted, to check on what was up in the Slums, smoke billowing from that direction. Though, something caught her eye, something at the Docks. Something that made her giggle in delight, as she flew there, post haste. "Oi, Daddy!~ I think I've found a prizzzzzze!~" She'd call out, mind jacking into the communication network she now shared with the rest of the 'Family.' The Ringleader, the Patriarch or as she now called him, Daddy. She cared not for how he might have felt about that. It made her giggle with delight, that Cheshire grin drawn across her face, hidden beneath the bone of her mask.
Dance of the Young Fern: Mobility [ A ] Complex Allows the user to merge with their bone pillars. This allows the user to merge with one bone pillar and appear out of another. Activation DR: [ +0 Strength || + 0 Speed || +0 Reflex || +0 Fortitude ] ↵
[Learning: Base: Sweep Dojo: Stab Buki: Earths Embrace BL: Saw Abyssal Ones: Dull Blade] Using 7 Paragraphs for Growth Narrative Mission: Becoming a Ninja!
“So what’re we doing here?” Thresher asked once the ninja and her got to the Academy sparring grounds.. The girl looked kind of bored again, a great contrast to how excited she was when she left the Kages office. Maybe her hyped had died down some, but it was hard to figure out why. Maybe, she thought, it was because the redhead from the office wasn’t here. That lady had an air about her that made her seem tough, and she smelled it too. Reeked of it, even. But now the ninja before her was just… some guy. “So where’s that Uzumaki lady anyway? I thought she’d be the one running this test thing.”
The man sighed. It was very obvious that the ninja didn’t want to be here either. He had much more important things to deal with than testing some random thug of a teenager. He pushed his sunglasses up the bridge of his nose and examined her through the lenses. Her posture was shoddy at best and her overall demeanor showed that, even though the shark girl wanted this, she still wasn’t taking it seriously. “Miss Uzumaki has other business to attend to. Being the head of the school, there are other students that need her attention.” More qualified students. he thought to himself.
“I didn’t come here to get tested by some obnoxious Kage fanboy.” Thresher said. She turned and gave a disgruntled stare off to the side, pouting a little. “I wanted a real ninja, someone strong that’ll see how strong I am.”
“Well, Miss Thresher.” The girls nose twitched. The man was trying really hard to be cordial, but it was obvious he was starting to lose his cool. It reeked off of him, like a bitterness. “I happen to be pretty strong myself. You don’t get to work in Storm Tower by collecting bottle caps.” He continued, an irked smile on his face. “So before you take your assessment test, you’ll have to pass my test.” Thresher turned her gaze back up to him just in time for him to jerk a thumb to his chest. “So we’re going to have a good old fashioned sparring match. If you manage to even hit me, we’ll continue with your proper assessment! Feel free to use whatever style, weapon, or jutsu you like!”
A fire rose up in Threshers chest as she turned her frown into a sharp toothed grin of pleasure. Reaching up to her sword, she said “I ain’t so sure what a ******** ‘joot-soo’ is, but.” In a practiced motion, the girl whipped the large blade over her shoulder and held it loosely in her left hand. “But if I can do whatever I need to, just hope ya don’t die!”
Her footsteps hit heavy on the ground as she rushed towards the ninja, gripping the hilt of her sword with both hands. With a yell she swung her blade around so it was above and then, with all of her might, brought it right down! A simple move that cleaved it’s fair share of targets and this time!... it missed.
The blade swung down into the ground with enough force to split it in two but the ninja didn’t even look fazed as the blade swung inches next to him, and small rock fell at his feet. “So eager, so impatient.” He tutted. “I didn’t say you could start yet.” He turned to face her again, looking over her hunched form. “My names Tatsu Yoma, Jonin under the Arashikage, Lord Toso.” Tatsu lifted his leg, bent at the knee, to his chest. The movement was slow, but mesmerizing as Thresher would swear she would’ve seen after the leg as it moved. Then he turned and snapped the leg out at a speed that left Thresher only able to widen her eyes with surprise.
The kick hit her square in the jaw and she went flying away, tumbling like a ball down the yard. Tatsu gently placed his foot on the ground. “Okay, now you may begin.” He said, adjusting his sunglasses.
The shark groaned and rose to a sitting position, taking a second to wait for the world to stop spinning. Just what the hell was that? She saw his leg clear as day, and now that she thought about it, the kick itself wasn’t that fast either. So why couldn’t she stop it? “Someone like you could never figure it out.” Tatsus words called out to her and snapped the girl back to reality. “My style of fighting lets me focus my chakra through my body as it moves, sending vibrations through the air to hypnotize my enemy, leaving them wide open to attack, an attack that has the precise amount of power behind it. Usually the weaker the mind, the more effective it is.”
“What was that?” Thresher snapped, baring her razor sharp teeth.
“Oh hard of hearing too?” Tatsu chided. The girl growled and ran at the man again. Her anger pushed her forward, unconsciously sending energy through to Her feet that made her dash faster than before. In mere moments she was upon the man and, sending energy to her arms, swung her blade horizontally in an attempt to cleave him in half! Tatsu easily dodged once again by taking a step back, but Thresher didn’t let up. Continuing her slash, she brought it down and used the momentum as she crouched to spin around in a circle, attempting to cut him at his legs.
[Scene Shift to Academy]
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Royal Taorito
Jenni Deer
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:12 am
__ Knocking her way into the academy Nohea waved her hand nonchalantly at whatever face happened to working the front desk at the time. She wasn't fully paying attention but it seemed as if whoever they were was busy helping some no name ninja anyway, if they wanted to find the shark girl later and yell at her then they were welcomed to try. For now she needed to use this opportunity to learn whatever she could while she as here. In her time with Belamos had left her capable but stagnant, with most of her training being based around keeping her mind sharp. Her father might have a war hero but that didn't mean that they had shared the same proficiencies. Picking up a scroll Nohea made her first foray in a long time into the world of the martial arts.
Nohea started out by lifting easy weights. It wasn't much in the way of practicing for styles but it had been quite longtime since she had made use of her body, mostly just hunting animals but animals did not put up the same kind of fight that humans did. It was hours later when Nohea had finally finished, her body was awash with so much sweat that she had long since removed her shirt, drawing the concerned stares of many another trainee's. She didn't pay them any mind, as a matter of fact it was more of the opposite. Nohea made eye contact with them and held it until each one of them looked away. It was a shame that none of them seemed capable of possessing a spine. Now this was where things got serious.. Her warm up was complete and the shark woman was ready to prowl the scrolls that contained that precious taijutsu knowledge. shifting through each until she found what he wanted, Nohea set to work practicing her stances. Much of it was easy, her starting point was the flowing arts style so Nohea feel into her usual battle stance and allowed her senses to take over. It was always such an intoxicating feeling. there was nothing that she relished more than getting to throw all caution to the wind and let loose. If only there were more opportunities to do so, or even just a place she could go where training also got to me that she didn't have to be careful with the things around her. Weaving back and forth Nohea was awash with a calm storm taking over her body. Many of the movements were as fluid as water, likely where it got it's namesake, but it was because of this where Nohea was able to preform it so well with so little training. Many would think that due to her personality that her greatest strength was her strength but this was not the case by far, only what she let them believe. Her real power came from her speed and reflexes. Like a great predator of old Nohea could move without thinking, and all while perfectly taking in her surroundings at moments notice. And here? Here was where she showed that off. so many flowing steps like a graceful stream flowing down from the mountains. Noeha keep up her momentum and used the with create by it to empower her fists like heavy boulders. Little by little and more by more Nohea could imagine foes around her by the dozens, all of them lashing out in their own way and all them only serving to strength Nohea as she use their momentum from thier own attacks as fuel for her own.
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Aiyume; Chakra 300/300 Stamina 300/300
The duo ran into the dojo as Aiyume stopped, her pearly white teeth showing as she placed her hands on her hips and glanced as they stood in front of the dojo. "Yea girl!" She exclaimed as her green hues glanced down at her best friend in the whole world, Tsuta. Tsuta was panting as her tail was slightly wagging and up, to show that she was comfortable and a bit out of breath from the running they did when they had left the CORE's office. Tsuta had been a bit worried since they left because they had no idea what kind of captain that person they just pranked was. But no matter! Surely they wouldn't be punished TOO hard for a little fun thing!
Without warning, while Tsuta was distracted, Aiyume knew her for many years and can tell when something was on her mind. It was the same vice versa. The pair of them were close like that. Without warning, Aiyume was on her fours as she pounced onto Tsuta which resulted in a surprised yelp from the dog as she playfully barked towards Aiyume and started to play with her. Together, they rolled in the dirt, dust kicking up everywhere as playful growls and barks could be heard if one was listening or even watching. If someone happened to be watching them, it wouldn't matter to them! They had no worries or care in the world. They were laughing and having fun. "Let's practice, girl!" With that, Aiyume channel her chakra as Tsuta did the same and turned into the perfect clone of her. "Yea!" Aiyume tackled Tsuta down to the ground since she was now big enough for them to work on their wrestling and grappling skills.
It doesn't help that they were par on par with their abilities and strength. Not to mention their speed. What started off as playful had gotten a bit serious as there was no longer playful growls but serious growls as both of them were working on their technique. The problem was, they both think so much alike that their techniques wouldn't work for very long and when they try to change it up, they were already on the nose. It was then that Aiyume started laughing which caused a confused whine from Tsuta who was still portraying as her as a clone. "Alright, git off." She said towards Tsuta who got off of Aiyume and stretched, on all fours, as her back popped. "It's just funny because no matter we do this, we always know what we going to do!" With that, Tsuta changed back into her original form as Aiyume tackled her into a hug. With that, she started to love on Tstua. Belly rubs, ear scratches and just plain ol' snuggles. "Alright, we gotta go to the academy and-" It was then that Tsuta whined. Aiyume let out a loud ugh sound, "I know! But you have to admit that some ninjutsu isn't that bad. Besides, there's genjutsu!" She said with excitement towards the end as Tsuta then barked, agreeing that the genjutsu was awesome.
"Let's go then, girl!" With that, she got up and the pair of them headed towards the Academy.
[ Enter and Exit ]
Tsuta; Chakra 200/200 Stamina 200/200
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Arashigakure l Genin l Genjutsu l Taijutsu l Inuzuka Clan
Hotaru and Seo approached the dojo. At the moment, Hotaru was in control of the body as they walked towards the building. ”I don’t want to train! We just graduated the academy, don’t we deserve a break?” Hotaru protested to his sister who immediately sucked her teeth at him. ”Just because we graduated the academy doesn’t mean we’re done. We’ve only learned a few techniques! What if the Arashikage needs us to do something?” Seo retorted to her brother, annoyed that he was feeling so lazy already. ”Fine but, after we have to get ramen!” Hotaru responded with a casual smile. Seo only nodded in response. ”Let’s start with our bloodline stuff first then move on to tai.” Seo would say before separating from her twin brother.
To start their training, Seo decided it would be best to learn the gentle fist technique from their Hyuuga heritage. The technique would allow them to deal damage directly to the chakra system and not allow their opponent to use as much chakra. Seo began the training by focusing chakra into her palm to start with. As the chakra formed in her palm, she would try her best to keep it controlled in her hand.
The chakra would quickly die out as Seo tried to keep it from doing so. Hotaru laughed at her sister, pointing at her as he did so. ”Well you do it then!” Seo would say sternly to her brother. Hotaru would nod softly and begin to focus his chakra into his palm, much like his sister had done so. The boy was able to focus it in his hand pretty easily and even did it slightly longer than his sister. Hotaru laughed more. ”See easy.”
Seo didn’t appreciate being laughed at by her brother. The girl suddenly placed chakra into her palm and punched her brother square in the arm. ”OW!” Hotaru shouted out, rubbing his arm that had been punched. ”Well, I figured I could try using it on you to see if it worked.” Seo replied with a devious smile on her lips. Hotaru nodded and would punch his sister back in the same fashion, earning his own ow from her.
The two would go on to have a mini spar between themselves. Part of it was training but, the other part of it was sibling rivalry. However, as they went about their spar, they managed to learn a lot. Each punch resulted in them in a deeper understanding of how to properly attack the chakra system. The rivalry after all would prove useful in their training on learning the Juken.
For the first stage they would remain separated from each other as the stage required it. Hotaru wasn’t the best at staying focused on the techniques and learning each one. However, Seo would pick things up fairly quickly and more or less tutor Hotaru as they went along. Fortunately the first stage wasn’t anything too intense for the pair to learn. The two managed to learn quick enough to even move onto the second stage. As they moved onto the second stage, Hotaru complained more about wanting to go do something else but, Seo brought his attention back to the training at hand.
The twins continued their training on the second stage for a while. Mostly learning how to fight while attached to each other. The techniques learned allowed them to increase the strength of their techniques by helping each other attack. During this part of the training, Seo was mostly in control of the body as she figured she would be better at guiding Hotaru on how to do the technique more easily. However, soon enough they separated again and started training on the third stage. ”Rammmmeeennn!” Hotaru would pout as they continued their training. All he would get in response would be, ”Not yet.”
The third stage was almost complete at this point of their training. All they had to learn how to do now was change their genetic code to make different things about their body better and stronger. For the moment they couldn’t handle learning anything past the third stage so, Seo decided it would be best to move directly to the hyuuga techniques that would compliment the twin tai style. There wasn’t much protest from Hotaru as he knew that his sister’s mind was set and he wasn’t going to be changing it anytime soon so, he trained along side of her, both of them separated at the moment. Stage one came and went and soon enough they were on stage two of the hyuuga techniques.
Seo worked as diligently as possible so that she could prove in the future that she’s the best, Hotaru wasn’t so much focused on that. Part of him really only wanted the glory of being a shinobi. Both of their motivations may have been different but, they learned the techniques to forward themselves towards that goal. Stage two was finished up and they moved onto stage three fairly quickly. There was only a couple of techniques from that stage so they finished that up with ease. ”Now can we get ramen? Like we’ve already done a lot?” Hotaru would say to his sister. ”Are you tired? Then no.” Seo would say followed by a sigh. ”But, we can take a short break.” The girl would say, knowing pushing Hotaru too hard would cause him to not train as efficiently.
As Hotaru took his break, Seo went along the wall with scrolls and started to pick out different styles that they should learn next. After some time, Hotaru was finished with their break and they went back to training. To start with Seo had them start on the mirror image art. Having more twins was never a bad thing after all. The two focused on the first two stages and soon enough completed them.
The third stage had a few different techniques to be studied. Seo as always kept them on track as Hotaru tried his very best to distract Seo so he could go get Ramen. Even with the distractions, Seo kept them training the few other techniques from the style. With them finishing the third stage, Seo decided to learn the Kaiser fist as she figured that Hotaru would enjoy that style more. Hotaru did and even decided to take point on this style. The twins began learning the first technique as it was pretty simple, punch hard.
Hotaru was suddenly much more excited about the training as they continued to learn the second stage of the style. They flew through the second stage and were already on the third stage. The two spent time learning the Kaiser armor and testing it with each other. Hotaru rather enjoyed this style much better than all of the previous trainings combined. Any thought of ramen was suddenly gone now.
Seo and Hotaru moved on from the Kaiser armor to the rest of the techniques in the third stage. The rest of the techniques were straight forward to learn. However, the twins practiced every technique several times to make sure they were being preformed the way they were supposed to. They even would practice the techniques on each other to see how hard hitting they were. Seo then moved them onto the Channeling martial skill. The two weren’t super great in ninjutsu however, learning the style would allow them to use their elements in their tai attacks. Hotaru wasn’t so excited about this one but, he started to learn the first stage with his sister.
The style was somewhat like learning Juken as it involved mixing your chakra with your tai attacks to result in a better outcome. The first stage wasn’t anything too complicated, so the twins moved onto the second stage and started to learn all of the techniques from that stage. The second stage allowed them to mix more than one element into their attacks which meant better attacks overall. The twins learned the stage after sometime before going onto the third stage. Seo wanted to move beyond that but, she knew that they would not be able to handle it.
The twins went onto training the third stage, Hotaru once again was complaining about how much they were training. Seo sighed a bit and practically ignored him as she continued to train. Hotaru would take the hint and train as well, after all he didn’t want to be left behind by his sister in their training. Begrudgingly he continued to train right along side her, finishing up the third stage while they were at it. Hotaru wondered what style they would learn next. Seo meanwhile was thinking about what she wanted to learn. Seo decided on another tai style developed by the Hyuuga as it would allow them to attack not just tenketsu but, the muscular system as well. The two went start training on the first stage of the style. Since it was close to the Juken style, they were learning it much quicker than other styles. The first two stages were learned in almost no time at all.
However, before they could finish off the first two stages they would need to do the same training they did for Juken. Seo began to put chakra in her palm and as did Hotaru. For a moment they focused on the basics of the technique. Using the chakra to the attack the muscular structure instead of attacking the chakra structure. Both would begin to learn what the muscular system actually looked like to know what they should be striking at.
Hotaru would mumble something about ramen and Seo would ignore him as she looked at a diagram of the human anatomy. Eventually Hotaru would come over to her and study the diagram as well. It was definitely an interesting concept to make it harder for someone to continue to fight by messing with their muscles and would surely be useful as they began their shinobi journey. After some time, they decided it would be best to try sparring each other again in order to fully test out the ability. But, then again it wasn’t so much more hitting each other until they figured out the technique. Hotaru started off with a strong punch on his sister’s arm that did little to nothing to his sister’s muscular system. Seo would respond with a punch as well.
After some more punching, the two started to get the hang of things. Using their chakra to hit the muscular system instead. Seo seemed to be getting the hang of it a little quicker than Hotaru but, they would continue punching each other until they both got it perfect. Hotaru eventually started to get the hang of things, punching his sister harder and doing more damage each time. Seo punched just as hard and did as much damage. Eventually they decided it was enough to go off of.
The twins went onto the third stage and continued their momentum in this style. The third stage didn’t have much more techniques to learn so they finished off the third stage without any real struggle. Seo decided to move onto the Art of Eight limbs since it would be beneficial to be able to use any part of their body for attacks. The first stage was easy to learn and the two moved on from that stage as quickly as they could. Hotaru mostly tried to hurry the training because he really wanted that ramen.
With the thought of Ramen fueling Hotaru’s mind, he moved onto the second stage of the style and began learning them. Seo noticed he wasn’t practicing the first techniques and moved onto the second stage with him. Hotaru managed to get those techniques down quick and started the third stage techniques. Seo sighed a bit as she thought he was probably going a little too fast. However, the girl trained along side him until they mastered the third stage as well.
Seo decided a break was necessary and the twins sat around for a bit, nearly out of breath from all of the training they had completed so far. ”Ram-“ Hotaru was quickly cut off by his sister saying, “Time to get back to training.” Seo would pull out a scroll for the freestyle whirlwind. Hotaru sighed as he stood up and began training on the first stage with his sister. This seemed more like a style for Seo but, Hotaru trained it regardless. Overall she was the better planner after all. Before Hotaru knew it, they were already training on the second stage. Maybe training wasn’t so bad after all.
The second stage would continue to be worked on. Hotaru was beginning to become tired, he wasn’t really sure where his sister got all of this energy. Not to wimp out, Hotaru continued to train, his stomach growling some as they trained. Seo in fact was tired as well, she just didn’t show it as much as her brother did but, she knew they were at least close to finishing their training. The twins finished up the second stage and moved onto the third stage with ease, even with them both being tired.
The twins continued the third stage. Each learning how to hurricane kick and swing from various items to make their attacks stronger. The two would continue to train on the stage for awhile until they had mastered it. Once they mastered that they moved onto the Fissure kicking style as Seo figured it would combine well with the whirlwind style. With some time they mastered the first stage of the style.
Seo moved onto the second stage and Hotaru followed shortly. There was a couple different types of kicks they would learn before moving onto the third stage of the style. The third style comprised of them learning how to combo attacks then learning a rather powerful kick. The twins worked on this style for some time before they would end up mastering it. However, Seo would have them practice a little longer just to make sure they had it completely mastered.
Seo stood up after the twins took a much needed break. ”Time to unlock our curse seal.” The girl would say with her hands on her hips. Hotaru looked up at his sister, dread in his eyes. ”But, ramen.” He would reply simply. ”And why right now?” Seo looked over at his brother. ”Sooner we learn it, the more powerful we become.” Hotaru sighed gently and sat in a crisscross fashion, knowing his sister wouldn’t leave him alone until he had done it. Seo sat next to him, crisscross as well. The two then placed their hands on their knees and started to meditate. The two started to focus on the energy around them to try and the natural energy that would be needed to use their cursed seal.
Both of them were having issues trying to find this fabled chakra that could be used to access their seal. Hotaru was having issues because he was so hungry and was having difficulties even focusing on the task on hand. Seo on the other hand was having difficulties mostly because she wasn’t entirely sure what she was supposed to be looking for. The twins did their best to focus on that task at hand and try to figure out what the natural chakra felt, looked, smelt, tasted like. Seo took a deep breath to help settle her mind. Hotaru followed her lead and would take a deep breath as well.
’I’m soooo hungrrrryyyy.’ Hotaru thought to himself. ”Can you shut up? I’m trying to focus here.” Seo said, her eyes still closed. For a moment Hotaru had forgot that they were linked telepathically as well. Hotaru grunted something then went back to focusing. After sometime, Hotaru started to absorb chakra from the area. Seo looked over at her twin brother as black lines started to spiral outward from his left shoulder. ”How did you do that?” She would ask him. ”You have to absorb the chakra then put it in the seal then you unlock the seal.” Hotaru would say, like it was some sort of easy task.
Seo nodded softly at her brother and closed her eyes once again so she could focus on the chakra around her. Eventually she was able to start absorbing the chakra like her brother had mentioned. Eventually she managed to absorb enough of it to try and awaken her seal. Using her chakra she undid the seal, allowing the nature chakra to seep out. As she did so, the same black lines started to spiral out of her right shoulder. Both twins continued to allow the chakra to spiral outwards until the lines had covered their entire body.
The twins focused on unsealing more of the chakra. For a moment, nothing really happened. That was until both of their bodies started to redden all over their bodies. The twins then felt their nails and teeth becoming longer. A horn appeared on the left side of Hotaru’s head and a horn appeared on the right side of Seo’s head. Seo looked at her twin brother, now noticing the changes that had taken place while she had her eyes closed. Hotaru’s eyes opened shortly after both surprised at the changes that had been made to their bodies. Seo sighed softly, a smile on her lips. ”We did it.” The girl would say before using her chakra to seal the nature chakra back.
